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CommunicationsTelepresence: coming to a screen near you?
Telepresence systems enable organisations to hold boardroom-style meetings with far-flung participants without the hassle and expense of arranging travel and accommodation. But while the technology is impressive, it does not come cheap, as Martin Courtney discovered when he sat in on a virtual meeting with executives from Philips
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InternetUsers give their verdict on Azure
Some of the first wave of UK adopters met in London recently to air their views on Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. Dave Bailey listened in
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CommunicationsProtests greet new Digital Economy Bill amendment
ISPs, digital rights groups and Liberal Democrat supporters cry foul
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ManagementPublishing special - Publishers innovate to survive
1) IT could hold the key to the future of publishing 2) Case Study: The Guardian harnesses social and mobile apps 3) How publishers are reacting to the iPad
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ManagementStandard Life places IT at heart of business transformation
Insurer to rely on new IT to drive innovation, deliver savings and support compliance 10 Mar 2010
Google rolls out Google Apps Marketplace
Search giant to target Apple and Microsoft with business apps store 10 Mar 2010
BMA criticises Summary Care Records on Today programme
Patients should be issued with an opt-out form, says the BMA 10 Mar 2010
Turquoise appoints new IT head
Baikal manager chosen to run technology for the trading platform 10 Mar 2010
Stephen Timms defends 50p landline duty
Labour minister claims investment in next-gen broadband is vital to UK growth 10 Mar 2010
Banking fraud up as card losses fall
New figures on online fraud offer mixed outlook 10 Mar 2010
BCS warns of 'politically disenfranchised' youth
Organisation urges young people to get involved in politics using technology 10 Mar 2010
Tech giants attack Digital Economy Bill
Proposed amendments threaten business and free speech, say BT, TalkTalk and Google 10 Mar 2010
EMC claims to halve storage needs
Celerra Plug-Ins for VMware Environments aimed at mid-range systems 10 Mar 2010
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InternetSocial networks are key to cracking China
Business social media can unlock the door to the world’s second-largest economy 10 Mar 2010
Choosing the virtualisation set-up that suits your firm
Decide on a system that best fits your business needs and plans – and don’t forget security, says Neil Sanderson 10 Mar 2010
BT's gain is Digital Britain's loss
A recent proposal by Ofcom and a ruling by the Court of Appeal may hinder the progress of Digital Britain 10 Mar 2010
Telepresence starts to make itself felt
Videoconferencing is already beginning to feel old thanks to the rise of telepresence technology 10 Mar 2010
Telepresence: coming to a screen near you?
Telepresence systems enable organisations to hold boardroom-style meetings with far-flung participants without the hassle and expense of arranging travel and accommodation. But while the technology is impressive, it does not come cheap, as Martin Courtney discovered when he sat in on a virtual meeting with executives from Philips 10 Mar 2010
Users give their verdict on Azure
Some of the first wave of UK adopters met in London recently to air their views on Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. Dave Bailey listened in 10 Mar 2010
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Preparing for enterprise-scale Windows 7 migration
The web seminar on 18 Feb will discuss how Windows 7 migration can increase IT efficiency in large enterprises, freeing up budgetary and personnel resources to focus on business innovation. Our panel of experts will examine the strategies, tools and services IT leaders can use to migrate successfully and reap the rewards of increased efficiency. 19 Feb 2010
ManagementVideo Q&A: John Suffolk, UK government chief information officer
On delivering more for less and developing IT skills for the future 29 Jan 2010
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